LAURA HALE
Educator
Bronxville,NY
Summary
Educational professional with comprehensive understanding of childhood developmental stages and history of creating supportive classroom atmospheres. Known for developing innovative teaching methods that engage young learners and encourage academic growth. Proven team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving needs of students and school community.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Lower School Groups Teacher
The Nightingale Bamford School
New York, NY
09.2004 - 06.2026
- Taught reading, language arts, and mathematics to small groups in first and second grade.
- Designed and implemented engaging, differentiated lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that supported social-emotional development and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that integrated core subjects and encouraged critical thinking.
- Evaluated student progress through formative assessments, providing timely feedback to guide instructional adjustments.
- Mentored new teachers in best practices for classroom management and curriculum delivery to promote professional growth.
- Led parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, fostering strong home-school partnerships for enhanced support.
- Participated in faculty committees focused on curriculum development, diversity initiatives, and improving school culture collaboratively.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
First-Grade Teacher
The Nightingale-Bamford School
New York, NY
08.1996 - 06.2004
- Homeroom teacher for a class of 20 children.
- Implemented Recipe for Reading phonetic curriculum for beginning readers.
- Planned and taught math curriculum using materials and resources based upon the principles of Marilyn Burns and Stern Arithmetic.
- Developed a Social Studies curriculum to include a comparison of Mexico and Japan.
- Interviewed prospective Kindergarten students for the Admissions Department.
- Member of the Diversity committee and the Technology committee.
- Supervised after-school ice skating and outdoor sports programs.
Third-Grade Co-Teacher
Greenwich Country Day School
Greenwich, CT
08.1994 - 06.1996
- Worked cooperatively between two third-grade classrooms.
- Planned and taught social studies curriculum on explorers, colonial times, and westward expansion.
- Assisted in teaching of language arts, reading, and math curriculum.
- Taught tennis, computers, dance, and arts & crafts for after-school program.
First-Grade Teacher's Aide
Lawrence School
Brookline, MA
05.1994 - 06.1994
- Assisted teacher with various lessons and classroom activities.
- Supervised cafeteria lunchroom and recess for grades 1-3 on a daily basis.
First-Grade Practicum
Lawrence School
Brookline, MA
09.1993 - 05.1994
- Planned and taught all subjects in a multicultural first-grade class of 25 students.
- Designed, taught and evaluated a four-week unit on the life cycle of a seed.
- Implemented an academic and behavioral intervention plan for two at-risk students.
Education
Masters of Arts in Teaching with Distinction -
Simmons College
Boston, MA10-1994
Bachelor of Arts - History
Denison University
Granville, OH05-1991
Skills
- Classroom management
- Phonics instruction
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Reading Tutor
- Sunny Days Summer Camp Nightingale-Bamford School, NY
- Arts & Crafts Director, Point O' Woods Summer Sports Program Point O' Woods, NY
Timeline
Lower School Groups Teacher
The Nightingale Bamford School
09.2004 - 06.2026
First-Grade Teacher
The Nightingale-Bamford School
08.1996 - 06.2004
Third-Grade Co-Teacher
Greenwich Country Day School
08.1994 - 06.1996
First-Grade Teacher's Aide
Lawrence School
05.1994 - 06.1994
First-Grade Practicum
Lawrence School
09.1993 - 05.1994
Bachelor of Arts - History
Denison University
Masters of Arts in Teaching with Distinction -
Simmons College